Grand University City twin with substantial outdoor spaces and significant character. Situated on a stately, quiet, tree-lined avenue. 5 big bedrooms, large family room, 2.5 baths, huge rear deck and yard, plus a front garden and wonderful wrap-around covered porch. Updated and renovated plus substantial original character; stone exterior, 10 foot ceilings on 1st floor (and high ceilings on every floor), exposed brick, hardwood floors, spectacular southern light. Large rooms, large spaces, yet with superb scale--just a beautiful home. Big renovated open kitchen with breakfast room. Spacious open living area and dining area. 2-zone HVAC (including central air). Renovated master bath. Excellent storage. This magical home overlooks quiet, tree lined Springfield Avenue and is a short walk to Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Chester Avenue Dog Park, Mariposa Food Co-op, Dock Street, Gold Standard, Vietnam Cafe, Vientiane, Milk & Honey, all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, and other restaurants, shops & cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, University of the Sciences. 12 minutes to Rittenhouse Square by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options.
TownhomeProperty Type
1891Year Built
3,450 sq ftLot Size
$260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jeff City Block• BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
3
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
115 ft.
Lot size
3,450 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,357
Year built
1891
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
461112100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-3
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 District
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Dec 15, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Install new water closets, lavatories, a tub and shower combination, a laundry sink, and a kitchen sink.
Remodel
Dec 15, 2025 • Final
Residential building
Perform interior alterations to an existing semi-detached single-family home according to plans. The basement will remain non-habitable and is restricted to storage and utility use only. Separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Rented/Permit Required
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $283,985
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 30X115
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $50,115
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,357
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $334,100
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $4,677
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: 47TH
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,357
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,450 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1891
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 461112100
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harrington Avery D School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Sayre William L Middle School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$828,000 – $1.00M
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